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He later began passing intelligence to Birmingham drug dealers Imaan Haidri and Akeesh Rasab.

A search of his home revealed £7,000 in cash and a stash of heroin.

Majid worked in the same team as Husman at Perry Barr in north Birmingham and joined him in gathering information while on duty to pass on to the dealers.

Birmingham Crown Court

He also disclosed the personal details of a suspect being held in custody to a friend.

Husman was jailed for 16 years after admitting drug offences, conspiracy to steal and misconduct in a public office.

Majid was jailed for 15 years after being convicted of misconduct in a public office, possession of drugs with intent to supply and unlawful disclosure of personal data after trial at the court in August.

Deputy Chief Constable Louisa Rolfe said: "Today's sentences reflect our determination to weed out any corruption within the force. This is an exceptional case and, thankfully, such serious criminal corruption is very rare.

"These officers brazenly abused their positions and carried out their offending while on duty. They let down their colleagues, friends and families but, fundamentally, the communities served by West Midlands Police."

She added: "Let me be clear, if you are corrupt we will track you down and you will face prosecution."

Mushtaq, 42, of Ward End, Birmingham, was jailed for seven years and two months for conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to steal, and two counts of conspiracy to supply drugs.

Haidri, 25, of Aston, Birmingham, was jailed for 18 months for conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office.

Rasab, 27, of Alum Rock, Birmingham, was sentenced to four and a half years for conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply.

Asam Qayum, 28, from Alum Rock, was sentenced to eight years and three months for conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to steal and two counts of possession of drugs with intent to supply.